BLOGS OF THE DAY: Is RiRi's boyfriend delaying her album?

Rihanna's rumoured boyfriend Travis Scott is the man to blame for the delay of her new album ANTI - at least according to songwriter Glass John, who apparently worked on the record.

In a major rant on Twitter, Glass John claimed that Scott’s influence at Rihanna’s label Roc Nation is the reason ANTI still isn’t out yet - even though fans have already heard the three released singles FourFiveSeconds, Bitch Better Have My Money and American Oxygen.

Rihanna's rumoured boyfriend Travis Scott has been accused of putting the brakes on her upcoming album

Glass John says he wrote a track called Kiss It Better and tweeted that Scott - who is co-producing the album - is “wasting valuable studio time trying to come up with a song that can top Kiss It Better and he cannot because it’s the beat damn song”.

The songwriter also suggested that the album was originally set for release last November, but was then delayed for Christmas.

“The album would’ve been out on Chrismas. If Travis hadn’t convinced Rihanna that wasn’t good enough. What has he produced to say this!!?!!!” he asked.

He adds that Scott also wants Rihanna to veer from her typical pop sound towards an “all trap ghetto” album. —digitalspy.co.uk

Nicki surprises fans

Nicki Minaj surprised fans Sunday afternoon when she delivered yet another cryptic tweet to her 20 million plus followers.

Out of the blue, the Starships rapper asked fans to “RT for beach wedding. Fave for church wedding.”

And with a few simple words, followers went crazy speculating that a marriage between Nicki and Meek Mill really may be happening sooner rather than later.

In less than four hours, close to 12,000 fans recommended a ceremony along the coast. In comparison, another 9,000 thought a church would be the perfect venue for such a special day. —eonline.com

Honour for Barbara

British actress Barbara Windsor is to become a dame in the New Years’ honours list, thanks to her decades long acting career and her tireless charity work.

The 78-year-old, who is already an MBE, is best known as Eastenders’ Queen Vic barmaid Peggy Mitchell and for her roles in numerous Carry On films.

A Buckingham Palace source said told The Sun: “The Queen was delighted when Barbara’s name was put forward. Like Her Majesty, she is someone who has been part of the fabric of the way of life in Britain for many years.” —foxnews.com